Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II – LaPorte District
Full Time

Public Works Maintenance Worker I/II – LaPorte District

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges and drainage systems; to learn to operate light equipment; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and training level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker Class series.
Incumbents initially work under close supervision in a training and learning capacity. When
sufficient job knowledge is obtained and sound work habits have been demonstrated, an
incumbent may be promoted to the level of Public Works Maintenance Worker II, provided that they perform a range of assignments beyond heavy physical labor and driving. Public Works Maintenance Worker I is distinguished by the performance of a lesser scope of work
assignments with closer supervision than Public Works Maintenance Worker II.

PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges and drainage systems; to operate light equipment, and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the first experienced journey level in the Public Works Maintenance Worker Class
series. Incumbents are assigned to a variety of maintenance, repair, construction, and light
equipment operation assignments. They may also operate heavy equipment, similar to that
operated by a Public Works Maintenance Worker III, in a training capacity, or, on an
emergency basis.